Marcin

Ok I'm droping here Nagamitsu with Hozon mei with 3 strokes. So genuine but ranked Jyo saku. Made by aprentice or student cheers.

Yeah 730 grams vs 550 grams. Above 70cm. Koshirae makes Sa in similar price bracket, not a blade. Wait for Utrecht, go to Utrecht? You are based in Germany @Elias6677

Or even another one on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/168395135455?_skw=gunto+menuki&itmmeta=01KSCSTJRM261ZKT5AMX0YAJEA&hash=item273521d9df:g:gYQAAeSwkuZqENKd&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xD9pExFZS1jPpq2NL87ITAeSsf%2FSL%2FFbU2McfQhBmfsSlinYeeAmnd2IuCcAIlICh0gTrKvrF%2BEbpoxwdzBdXie78T7rcDG%2F56EQIFJShD1fTrhte2sBIeWeZupMURYVCiC6te6gJ32rdtcTjNzwUTU1BFD5XWduFxLsNVmSLcSnyJutHbtCELiw9is7qgd4gaPWu4anEFKhMpf%2BF%2Ffp%2F3P6bzBcujrsblo1o%2FebMidgN6ISPuBfzO44SzO%2FDBDik5FgKf6mNj5JMH7%2F7tfuHYz5jxJHE%2BF2RtOUVKVL1Odpg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMvqzqmctn So strange nakago, yasurime made by machine? With this yasurime it's actually throwing katana never seen before :D Even as not done by same maker let's group them here.

Bruce I would be careful here. It looks weird. Kabuto gane without sarute barrel, all so crudely done. We just had serie of findings with similar unfinished fittings. We see some wear on it but it could be done by throwing it around. I'm droping here kai gunto with similar mei. Same situation basically with different type. Tsukamaki obvious rewrap or someone was making fakes with some real parts, fresh mekugi ana. https://www.ikony-antyki.pl/oferty/922a-japonski-miecz-kai-gunto Imo place of these abominations is in fake tab. previous thread with crude fittings, all of these have mei done in bad manner.

Please inform about current situation. Is blade sold?

I will post my story here as it is up to date now. starting measurements: 6x6x50in. and 13 lb of weight at least at start. Ok so about UPS and their shipping fees - depends on store? fuel surcharge - 230$+ UPS store number 1 - 950$ to ship it from states to europe... UPS store number 2 - 1116$ same route -another proposition from same store - USPS - 335$ but god knows how much more and probably 4 weeks of waiting. UPS store number 1 comment "Best of luck getting it shipped cheaper." - exactly that Another shipping company option from auction house propositions - 1687,47$ - yeah exact number no mistake. I found SFL their quote for fedex and ups attached How they cut prices so much? I have no idea but guys - item in double box 10x9x56in. 7 lb [33 lbs chargeable weight] all inside double wrapped with a lot of bubble wrap reinforced by tape. Item so secure that probably didn't felt being shipped. Cost? - 450$ by FedEx International Connect Plus [customs service included] It took 2 weeks total but I'm sure it could be done in one week becouse of starting day was friday, also importers statement must be strictly detailed. I payed taxes and here my little win - I convinced customs that item without certificate was an antique older then 100 but no more then 250years old. [15%/230$ save] I wrote a little poem about making techniques and attached other examples. I mentioned even about auction house history. CITES and CCL was mentioned too. So after exact 138 emails I got my lot. Item was longer then 50 inches. Yet still shipping quotes from UPS feels like ransom. There was an opinion that UPS is cheapest around for big packages and fedex is good only for small ones. Looks like it changed a lot. Here funny story - when I found SFL and get their quote I thought it was a scam. After digging into their facebook account I thought it was elaborate scam :D yet they are lightning fast and professional. Do I feel that shipping was expensive? Current situation at middle east is an easy explanation for shipping companies even for these extra fees. Being persistent pays off. Great feeling to get this narrow HS code [9706.90.00.60] recognised by customs without official certificate or expert opinion. Marcin

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Double anchor stamp, did We had it already? It’s hard to memorize 23 pages https://www.antique-swords.com/zw52-ww2-Japanese-naval-officers-kai-gunto-gendaito-belts/ Could this blade have been replaced?

Fedex forced on me fee for storage. Invoice from auction house and amount payed was different by 25$, it was bank processing fee and as such is being exempt from customs value. Yet this was enough for customs to delay. I believe that extra fees generate more profit for them then actual transport service. Go and argue with „cash on delivery” I even sent obvious explanations before they sent me any email. And yeah I didn’t have to correct any document I sent primarily.

Here You go Seki Kane something

We had similar type before. It was described as inspired by Rurouni kenshin anime or sth.] Check this masakatsu

I can't clearly take side here. But I as buyer demand only one thing from seller - exact dimensions. I bought here from many of You guys, from many countries and I had claims only for measurements - and Yes couple cm shorter or nagasa measured from tip to tsuba is an obvious fault. Kizu are easy to miss. I would like to know If this rust spot is only at one side or is this already structural through entire blade. I bought from Mason already, all was good. maybe restoration of original offer would be helpful here? Marcin

Bobby, Tariffs are payed by buyer afterall, why big orange is so proud from himself? Situation when one "small specific rich group" is a victim for political gain - it's called comunism :D You are living in USA, what does it really look like? Are You happy with this so called greatest political system - democracy? You have a feeling that all is made to get majority votes and majority is a mass of poor low-paid idiots? Working poor are not interested in You getting luxury goods. They are even happier hearing populist slogans. Marcin

Mark , Invoice should explain every part of fee. Go to Your fedex account, check an email. I had package from fedex from USA to Europe- Yes You need to watch out for everything I will go for longer story in other thread but with Fedex account it's easy to check. You had to pay for something and probably PAYMENT WAS DUE ON DELIVERY?. If You didnt't pay in delivery day it was credited ... Now You getting request for payment and all is in accordance with regulations.

Sudden resurrection :D Nice T98 with crest. Habaki rising sun pattern. Looks neat. Don't ask for mei it's like 95% fake.

Boys look in other thread t98 with lacquered saya, clearly fabric under lacquer

No there won’t be. Offer came from game stop CEO and is equally retarded as before mentioned CEO. 60 seconds of video would be enough

Repost picture please

They are real and legit men. I just received my package which was enormous. Quotes from upc was literal ransom. I want to describe story of one katana-zutsu and 120 meils needed to ship it to my door :] Just remember that You need package and pickup.

Holly, better then previous one. Bring more such a pieces and ebay is over ;] So nice to watch it.

Exactly. I mention everywhere I can about deep hole that yen currently is in. Dunno what will come this June [15-16]. I read in couple places that markets "truly expect" higher intrest rates - 1% minimum. So dollar/jen should be lower like 1$/150y. Happy for You earning euro :D

Just guys don't wait with refund request until limitation period [dunno If I translated term correctly] Keep all paperwork even If You get under tariffs established on new grounds. Happy for You bring this iron safe and sound.

Bryce, did You go with broker I provided? I'm happily at after-customs stage and I would like to write something about it tomorrow after item will be delivered to my hands. It was stressful process as item wasn't certified by no one more then auction house description :D @Brian is this against rules to praise good boyz and shiet on bad ones with screenshots of their own quotes and emails?

Full cover probably freshly bought. Rest of offered photos is nice too https://ebay.us/m/iVl1gv

I posted wakizashi offered for sale on ebay as antique made by smith hattori hanzo